Preserving and Protecting Israel’s Forests
SUPPORT ISRAEL’S FORESTS
All donations to KKL-JNF are recognized for tax purposes only in Israel, according to Section 46 of the Tax Ordinance
Safeguarding Our Forests, Investing in Future Generations
For over a century, KKL-JNF has been the steadfast guardian of Israel’s forests and green spaces. Through tree planting, sustainable forest management, and innovative educational programs, we not only preserve nature but also connect children, teens, and adults to its transformative power through guided outdoor experiences.
Israel’s forests are far more than scenic landscapes — they are a cornerstone of our nation’s resilience. These vital ecosystems provide habitats for diverse wildlife, support biodiversity, and offer natural sanctuaries where people can find solace, especially during challenging times.
We are committed to protecting these invaluable forests from the devastating impact of wildfires through advanced prevention strategies and by restoring areas damaged by flames. Our work ensures that these green spaces are not only protected but can heal and thrive for generations to come.
Losing these vibrant green spaces would be devastating — to our environment, to our wildlife, and to the communities that depend on them for healing, recreation, and hope.
Planting Trees. Protecting Life. Ensuring Tomorrow.
Field and Education Centers
Special Ed Programs
Nature Trips & Activities
Houses of Excellence
Field and Education Centers
Special Ed Programs
Nature Trips & Activities
Houses of Excellence
Restoring Nature After Ecological Disasters: Our Commitment to Israel’s Environment
Every year, Israel faces devastating wildfires that endanger its forests, ecosystems, and biodiversity. At KKL-JNF, we are dedicated to protecting and rehabilitating these vital natural resources.
Our initiatives include:
✔️ Operating a dedicated, professional firefighting unit to respond swiftly and effectively.
✔️ Implementing advanced fire prevention solutions across forests and nature sites.
✔️ Leveraging the expertise of our in-house scientists and forest managers to create post-fire rehabilitation plans.
✔️ Ensuring ongoing care and development of Israel’s forests and nature reserves.
Sustainable Forestry for Lasting Restoration
Our forest rehabilitation strategy focuses on sustainability and resilience. KKL-JNF prioritizes responsible regrowth through periodic thinning, smart planting techniques, and planting trees as needed based on the area’s condition and native species. This ensures we enhance the natural ecosystem while supporting biodiversity.
Our guiding principles include:
🟢 Preventing soil erosion and supporting land recovery.
🟢 Removing hazards and repairing critical infrastructure.
🟢 Taking proactive steps to prevent future wildfires.
🟢 Planting trees strategically to restore damaged areas.
🟢 Allowing natural forest regeneration wherever possible.
🟢 Restoring recreation areas for the benefit of visitors and local communities.
Together, we are nurturing and rebuilding Israel’s green future.
Within 24 hours of completing a donation, every donor will receive a beautiful digital certificate.
As part of the donation process, you have the option to personalize the certificate with your own composed message.
The certificate can be easily downloaded and printed using your home printer.
*Please note that the final product is a digital file and does not come framed.
About KKL-JNF
Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) has been developing the land of Israel and strengthening the bond between the Jewish people and its homeland since 1901. KKL-JNF continues to meet the State of Israel’s changing needs and, together with its friends worldwide, create a better Israel through projects in forestry, environment, combating desertification and climate change, community development, water management, ecotourism, agricultural R&D, education and more.
KKL-JNF is a public-benefit company devoted to the sustainable development of Israel. It was established in 1901 at the 5th World Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland, for the purpose of acquiring land for Jewish settlement in Eretz Yisrael (at that time Ottoman Empire). Embarking on what was possibly the world’s first global Jewish “crowdfunding” campaign, KKL-JNF went on to purchase and develop 2.6 million dunams (260,000 ha.) for Hebrew agriculture and community development. These efforts essentially laid the foundations for what would become the State of Israel.
Today, KKL-JNF is a national institution, with over 120 years of experience in nation building under its belt. It has chapters all around the country, and hundreds of employees and volunteers from all sectors of Israeli society. KKL-JNF also acts under government mandate as Israel’s Forest Service. In this capacity, it manages some 300,000 acres (120,000 ha) of planted forests, woodlands, and open spaces.
We draw on our strong working relationships with local and national authorities, developed over decades, to spearhead and implement game changing initiatives in KKL-JNF’s three main spheres of activity, as embodied by the 3 colors on our logo: Blue for water management and technologies; Green for forestry, ecology, and climate change mitigation; and Brown for the cultivation of the land and the people living upon it.
Three spheres, one overarching goal: developing Israel to be the best that it can be.
KKL-JNF’s impact is evident in the vibrant patchwork of blues, greens, and browns making up the modern Israeli landscape: the reservoirs and rehabilitated streams; the field centers and recreation areas nestled amidst verdant forests; the delicate filagree of cycling and hiking trails, the gleaming R&D centers and innovation incubators, the brightly colored club houses for youth, and so much more.
True to its origins as a builder of bridges between Israel and the wider world, KKL-JNF operates in more than 55 countries and works in cooperation with various governmental and non-governmental bodies to further common environmental interests, especially in connection to climate change.
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Giving Opportunities
Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Supporting the Western Negev
Stand with Israel's Forest Guardians: Help Combat Wildfires
Hula Lake Park (Agamon Hula)
Preserving Israel's Most Precious Ecosystem
Plant a Tree in Israel
Ensuring Environmental Resilience
The Agamon Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Saving Lives Under Fire
KKL-JNF Education: Growing Future Israeli Leaders
Plant the seeds of tomorrow
Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) is a public benefit corporation, number: 520020314. KKL-JNF was established in 1901 and since first purchasing land in Eretz Yisrael in the early part of the 20th century, it has continued to operate on behalf and for the benefit of the Jewish people and as the trustee of the Jewish people on its land in Israel
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